as in decorative
serving to add beauty
the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental
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as in ornament
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
a collection of fragile ornamentals kept in a glass cabinet
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Recent Examples of ornamental
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Some are registered for use only on turf areas, while others can be used in ornamental and edible gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
While deicers are frequently necessary for safety reasons, these products can damage your plants, causing lawns and ornamentals to turn brown and die back.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
At the same time, Mediterranean plants and ornamental grasses in a palette of soft greens, silvers and blues add warmth and elegance.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Some are registered for use only on turf areas, while others can be used in ornamental and edible gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
Plant a productive space that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators and includes edible plants as well as ornamentals.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
While deicers are frequently necessary for safety reasons, these products can damage your plants, causing lawns and ornamentals to turn brown and die back.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ornamental
Adjective
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From heirlooms to new finds, decorative china is making a comeback.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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The ensemble had a decorative over-the-shoulder circular top, as Stone rocked short red hair and accessorized with an emerald, diamond earring.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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First appearing on the marble above the fireplace, the ornaments are now also on the Oval Office walls.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Since May 2024, Jupiter has been in your zone of one-on-one bonds, teaching you how to hold space for autonomy and connection, novelty and predictability, privacy and self-disclosure.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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Where the film gets a little chewier, moving out of enjoyable novelty into something deeper, is in using this context to explore the dynamics of appeasing an oppressor.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Looking for some spooky souvenirs to bring back home?—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Major DJs and music artists perform onboard, and guests can visit Squid Ink, the world’s first at-sea tattoo parlor, for a truly unique souvenir.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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Inside the vast, white manufacturing hall, bags and bags of blood dangle overhead, suspended from a steel rail like macabre baubles.—
Nicola Twilley,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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That includes this compact jewelry box that has a zip closure to keep your necklaces, earrings, and other baubles secure, as well as little pockets and slots for organization.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The wooden East African-style doors, Persian rugs, ornate Moroccan vases, bright artworks, and various knickknacks add to the camp’s colorful maximalist vibe.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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On a rainy March morning in Studio City, Los Angeles, Kaitlyn Dever and I meet up to paint ceramic knickknacks.—
Katie Heaney,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Toss those little trinkets, stickers, and plastic toys.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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In an incisive observation of the way that an adult’s words can sometimes settle on a child with unusual weight, I-Jing absorbs this folk superstition without question, and begins to shoplift gaudy trinkets from surrounding market stalls, only ever using her evil left hand.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The shop is staffed by volunteers selling upscale items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles and household items.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The collectible marked the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, and James even worked alongside the company to add some touches of his own.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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“Ornamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ornamental. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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